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The Violin (2005)

The Violin (2005)

Drama Thriller
Release Date: 2005, March 11
Directors: Francisco Vargas
Countries: Mexico
Production: Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Cast: Gerardo Taracena, Ariel Galván, Fermín Martínez, Carlos Gallardo, Silverio Palacios, Dagoberto Gama, Mercedes Hernández, Ángeles Cruz, Justo Martínez, Cristina Domínguez, Ángel Tavira, Mario Garibaldi

Overview:

In an unnamed Latin American country that closely resembles Mexico, the government fights a rural insurgency with torture, assault, rape, and murder. Soldiers descend on a town, cutting off the rebels from their cache of ammunition hidden in a field. A family of grandfather, son, and grandson are among the rebels in the hills. The grandfather, with his violin over his shoulder, tries to pass the checkpoint, ostensibly to tend his corn crop. The commanding officer lets him pass but insists on a daily music lesson.